HARRISBURG - Several state lawmakers who are military veterans are demanding Gov. Tom Wolf apologize for offensive statements he made today, directed at those critical of his executive order closing Pennsylvania businesses.

HARRISBURG – When it comes to openness and government transparency, state Reps. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) and Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) have issues with the manner in which Gov. Tom Wolf is allowing certain businesses to open their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today unveiled his proposed state budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year before a joint session of the General Assembly. The more than $36 billion spending plan is $2 billion above the enacted 2019-20 budget and includes a request for an additional $6 million in debt service.

HARRISBURG – Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to his upcoming Senior Citizens Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Devonshire Memorial Church of United Brethren in Christ Community Center, 5630 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG – Working to further enhance quality of life in the 105th Legislative District, Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) today announced two state grants totaling $475,000 were awarded to Lower Paxton and South Hanover townships.

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Carlisle to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, education institutions and organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, state taxation, regulatory reform and transportation logistics. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.

HARRISBURG – Continuing his commitment to standing up for the taxpayers of Pennsylvania, Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) cast a “yes” vote Tuesday on the 2019-20 state budget, which includes no new or increased taxes and sets money aside in the Rainy Day Fund.

HARRISBURG – Recognizing the valuable role of charitable organizations and the people who support them, the House has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) to simplify and consolidate the laws governing charities.

HARRISBURG – Freshman lawmaker Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin), who has made government reform a top priority since taking office, today celebrated his first bill – a debt reform measure – to earn approval in the full House.

HARRISBURG – A package of bills aimed at transforming local governments in the Commonwealth earned overwhelming approval in the House Local Government Committee this week, said Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin), prime sponsor of one of the bills.

HARRISBURG – Working to protect the interests of current and future generations of taxpayers, the House Finance Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) to lower the debt ceiling on a key redevelopment assistance program.